Alison, Infectious fun, surrounded by beauty, Alison. Don and I have never been to any of the other pubs but still say it’s the best! Mercer says several sea lions sunk a sailboat tied to the breakwater last Monday morning. Alison, I’ve ridden that ferry, Alison, and your description of it feeling like “time out of time” is so perfect. Do you need to wear a mask outdoors during the winter? That could only be done by boat, which is risky because the water is full of sea lions splashing about and chasing after the fish. We really missed it this year. Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. They turn brown within a day or so once they hit the ground though. The sun arrives, and at the river Surati and E swim in the cool water while Don and I laze on the beach. ... 2020. KKPSTEIN wrote a review Sep 2020. I did not know about the large congregation of sea lions at Cowichan Bay during the salmon spawning—on my list now! I’m mourning the coming loss of all this. There are other part-time and full-time residents of the marina that we care about and are responsible to. Doesn’t Don look dashing! Thanks so much Sue. But commercial anglers on the docks aren’t getting a cut of the profit. How is it where you are? As for the rest – Vancouver Island really is quite wonderful. And fun! Last updated June, 2020. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay. “If this continues, there won’t be a fish left in this bay.”. Save Wessex Inn By The Sea to your lists. Jordan Cunningham We head back to Vancouver and hunker down. I too am puzzled at people sitting inside on ferries (except if it’s raining of course) there’s so much to experience out on deck. Join us at Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre for a tour of the Cowichan Estuary in kayaks or canoes. And indeed we are so lucky to live here. I’m guessing that perhaps it gave you more free time to luxuriate in summer, while I longed for it – it was not that hot here in Vancouver and we had quite a bit of rain so I was waiting for summer to come. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I’ve never understood how people can sit inside or see a movie on a ferry – there’s nothing better than being out on deck with the incredible view and the wind in your face. Alison, Alison – You are such a wonderful teacher. Now £69 on Tripadvisor: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay. Sea Lion videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Sea Lion . You mean Don wearing a fascinator? Jones estimates a large bull will consume between 90 and 140 kilograms of fish per day. Oceanfront Suites delivers a boutique hotel experience in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. By Larry Pynn, on November 29th, 2020. It’s a classic isn’t it! Now $89 (Was $̶1̶0̶6̶) on Tripadvisor: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay. Your posts never cease to amaze ~ so full of life and hope. Love, love, love Vancouver Island. We begin with a hike through Sandy Pool Regional Park down by the Cowichan River. Alison. Apparently the name comes from the word fasten, not because tiny hats that perch on your head are fascinating. Seriously. Wish we could have gone back this year. And other tales from Rishikesh, India, Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. What a delightful place! They don’t stand a chance. The maples here are so bright. I wish it had been this summer Patiently waiting until we can do things like this again. “It’s a big bachelor party out there,” says Mercer. Me too. I sink into a gentle peace as all the “shoulds” fall away. Wishing you well as you partake in your outdoor festivities. Alison, Don looks even more charming than usual in that fascinator . Meanwhile you can get little peeks at the fabulousness of the lower mainland, and hopefully also get to the island eventually. Review Contents: Overview. Thanks so much Sue. Find deals on Cottages in Cowichan Bay, Duncan. It was Surati of course who told us about the sea lions. Alison. Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca. We always have such a good time there. This year of course, there was no trip to the island, and only a virtual 39 Days of July, though no doubt the sea lions are still visiting. We had a really lovely few days on the island. Along an empty eight-mile stretch of road between Cowichan Bay and Mill Bay, where the inky-blue Salish Sea is the backdrop, Jean-François and I stopped and sipped at a few wineries. It looks so lovely in your pictures; the autumn foliage is simply stunning. Hiding under bushes, behind miniature doors in tree trunks, sitting by the fountain on the edge of the small pond, swinging on the back porch, is a whole community of elfish and fairy beings, dozens of them, all hand-made by C. I’m sure they come to life at night. It was a very sweet time. So random. Thanks so much Caroline. And of course once I knew about them I had to see them. They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. Alison. Not surprisingly, on the list of the ten best pubs in the Cowichan Bay area, the Cow Bay Pub comes in at number one. In the meantime, there are few quiet moments. A rather large colony of Sea Lions hang out on the man-made floats just off the end of the Government Wharf. The God of Rice – a Fushimi-Inari pilgrimage. Always it seems our trips to Vancouver Island are such a lovely time out. “It’s insane,” he says. We’re so lucky to have friends there that we can visit. The Argentine band looks like they’re great fun. Alison. Cowichan Bay is a unique and historic waterfront community on southern Vancouver Island. Scores of residents and visitors alike take to the fishing wharf in the Bay to witness the smelly creatures lounging and barking. © Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart, 2010-2020. Alison. Cowichan Bay Family Hotels: Browse our kid friendly hotels in Cowichan Bay for your family trip. This is the first summer I’ve truly been able to take in the lush greenery, lazy relaxation, and ponderous heat of where I am. They come to feed on the coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in the Bay which at that time are waiting to head up the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers and the small streams around the bay to spawn.When sea lions are feeding in the Bay or the Estuary there is … Gorgeous photos Alison. ( Log Out /  “When one of these guys rips a hole the size of a Volkswagen bug in your net and they do it 10, 15 times a day it's not fun for us at all,” says Crow, who lives just up the road from the breakwater. Cowichan Bay, B.C., about 55 kilometres north of Victoria, is typically pretty quiet in November, but a colony of sea lions have made their home on the local docks. Thanks for taking me back! Love the pictures of all the hikes, of course. Wish we could have gone this year Fascinators? They’re better than any bliss pill. It looks like I need to organise a return visit…when we can again of course! Alison. The island is so beautiful that getting out onto the trails is just about the best thing to do there. ... You might see humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions streaking through the water below your boat and bald eagles flying overhead. Compare properties, read reviews, and book with confidence on Expedia. You’ll hear them before you see them, and if there’s not much wind you’ll definitely smell them. Thanks so much Heather. The band looks like so much fun, and so does the tea party! The mad hatter’s party was so much fun. And it just happens to come up in conversation. I absolutely love the ones you’ve posted and you make this trip sound fascinating on so many levels! I’m in love with C and B’s garden…and with your photos of that snake and the lichen covered branch. And the clown band seem like the perfect antidote to everything right now. Alison, Loved everything but the singing clowns and the little elfish figurines scattered around the garden… both scare the hell out of me! We set off the next morning slowly climbing a winding trail passing through forests of trees draped with moss, huge mossy boulders, a tangle of undergrowth, and almost hidden in decaying logs and leaves a small lizard.Eventually we reach the top of the ridge where the orange-barked arbutus treesstand resolute in the face of the winter winds, and look out over Sansum Narrows to nearby Salt Spring Island.Best fun ever: Entangadosplaying in a park in Duncan as part of the 39 Days Of July festival. But, as the season turns I am also reveling in all things autumn – the air of mystery, the crisper mornings, the shorter days. Alison, Pingback: Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland. See 313 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Mainly it’s just us. A. I love the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Alison. Book Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay on Tripadvisor: See 315 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. And of course the hiking, being out in nature, is always the best! Cowichan Bay Kayaking is a resident of Bluenose Marina. There had been some event where everyone had to wear a fascinator and C has the entire collection at her place. Mercer estimates 500 to 600 visitors come each day, with shopping bags and coffee cups in hand. The band was a riot; they generated was so much joy. Discover the best of Cowichan Bay so you can plan your trip right. Share. I haven’t looked at her post yet, but will sometime today. COWICHAN BAY -- I love riding the ferries from Vancouver to the Gulf Islands. Now, with covid, it looks like it’s off the cards for a while longer . Some wonderful pictures of a place I am missing right now. It’s really quite a spectacle. Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland, Follow Adventures in Wonderland on WordPress.com, Vancouver’s Granville Island and Commercial Drive. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any written or photographic material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. What a beautiful post! Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Not surprisingly the local boaters hate them. It’s just beautiful. There is fun to be had! Don’s a natural isn’t he! Alison. Thanks Tracey. And the ferries are the best! Every year for 39 days there are outdoor concerts in downtown Duncan bringing the community together for free live entertainment. We always have such a good time on the island. Another gang-related shooting in Lower Mainland, Feds chose not to buy 16M more doses of Moderna vaccine. Both Vancouver and Vancouver Island are fabulous. And me too! Also no trips to the island this summer. My pleasure. And yeah, the sea lions were pretty amazing. Beautiful photos to match your writing…I hope to make it back to Vancouver Island one day. I’d not been there before and was completely blown away by all the fairy creatures. Tall straight moss-covered cedars, leafy maples, and stands of iron bark trees dripping with delicate white oceanspray flowers accompany us along the trail as it menders through the forest. 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Thanks so much Julie, wishing you a lovely autumn too. We can’t get as close as I would like. I too love the BC Ferry ride. Alison, Oh I’m excited to be driving out to see our grandson and peek more…I can imagine leaving etown and starting some new adventures…I’m grateful to be here…enjoy the fall days Alison hugs hedy, One day the big move will happen. I love this, especially the photos of you all in fascinators – the looks on your faces are priceless! Yes it is. He looks great! “They’re large, stinky; there’s too many of them; they’re rude houseguests,” says Cowichan Bay harbour manager Mark Mercer. Thanks Surati for always showing us such a good time.I’m so glad we got to have all these experiences while we still could. So sad we couldn’t go this year but some great memories. Fabulous fotos of one of my most favorite spots on earth. It was a fabulous trip – well both of them. Yearly Sea Lion Migration in Vancouver Island City. Alison. ( Log Out /  And C’s garden! It’s been one of the best summers ever, with this final fall visit to Vancouver Island as a sweet coda. Before you come, you need to understand that the marina deck and dock is not open for walking around and exploring. Each winter they amass in great anticipation of the spawning herring, which happens in February. We’ve lived in Van for many years, and have quite frequently visited the island. The Mt. Everything, from the forest-covered hills to the cool flowing river, to our lazy sun-warmed bodies, seems infused with contentment. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay: Sea Lions Galore - See 315 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay at Tripadvisor. , Thanks so much Felicity. Travelling through the world, and through life, feeling our way by the tips of our fingers. Steller and California Sea Lions gather in Cowichan Bay to gorge themselves on spawning salmon and bask in the sun on the breakwater. Change ). In the past few days I’ve seen the trail and low bushes completely carpeted with them. The Brit royal family all wear them on special occasions – well the women do anyway. But like you, I’m now starting to revel in the autumn, watching the turning of the leaves, and feeling them crunch underfoot. I’ve read many good books, wrote stories and made friends on BC Ferries over the years. Quite fantastic. Oh and the boulder – a glacial erratic, I guess – wow, fantastic!! The locals call it Mt Zoo and it’s one of the most popular hiking spots in the area though when we go, when the fall colours are at their best and all is golden, there are very few other hikers. One Foot in Front of the Other – living your best life is not what you may think. And if it’s a still day down at the docks, Mercer says be prepared for a pungent bouquet. Dressed like clowns, and playing ska, rock, reggae, and salsa their performance is a fiesta of musical happiness, humour, and non-stop energy. The dyke trail takes you out into the delta of the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers: blue backwaters, lush green grasses, washed up logs bleached white with time, stands of tall trees, ever encroaching blackberry brambles, and Great Blue herons. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay: 315 Hotel Reviews, 117 traveller photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay … He looks quite fetching. Oh, the third photo, perfect! They emanate such a contagious joythat we are all compelled to dance. Do you have a timeline? For the third time in as many summers we’re off to visit our friend Surati who lives near Duncan. Vancouver Island Tourism; Vancouver Island Accommodation; Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast; Vancouver Island Holiday Rentals; Vancouver Island Holiday Packages , Clowns and elves not your thing eh? The island is great for hiking, and there’s loads of good hiking close to Vancouver too. Hundreds of them are visible daily on the dock, and locals say that’s a fraction of the actual number of sea lions gobbling chum salmon in the area. Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. Zoo hike photos are so nice…our Bigleaf maple leaves tend to get more brown than yellow. These two visits were last year. We return to Vancouver Island in late October to see the sea lions. I’ll be smiling at the thought of the impromptu mad hatter’s party for some time. Nothing to be done but enjoy. And the tea party and C’s little beings spread around in her garden were all so much fun. The colours get really intense. How lucky for us that we’re there for Entangados, a band from Argentina that’s been around since 2004. Here is the briefest selection:Late afternoon we hike the Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail, a 4.2 kilometre (2.5mi) loop. ~Terri, Those ferries are really a treat, especially in good weather. But they’re so much fun! “You get a 2,000-pound sailboat and when a 2,000-pound sea lion jumps on, and then his buddy gets on, you know which way it’s going to tip.”. Thanks Sandra. fisherman who tossed 'bear-banger' at group of sea lions facing large fine. ( Log Out /  That’s what I call a perfect day – friends, live music and hiking. Is that Don in the net hat? Prices are calculated as of 14/09/2020 based on a check-in date of 27/09/2020. Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, Cowichan Bay: See 1,124 reviews, articles, and 357 photos of Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 15 attractions in Cowichan Bay. Hopefully next year you’ll be back to the regular schedule. ... 2020. Wishing you well too as you savour the autumn air. They all loll around on the dock rolling around on top of each other, and just kind of slide off over the edge and into the water when they want to eat. We’ve never been on a whale watching boat but have seen the orcas for free a few times while on the ferry going to the island. Hope you get back to Van Island one day. Article content continuedHowever, Andrew Trites, director of the University of BC's Marine Mammal Research Unit, said there is not enough evidence that Alison. Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. Hope we can resume them next year. We crunch our way through the fallen leaves, as the cool fall sunlight, filtered by the trees, lands on bright yellow leaves turning them luminous.Close to the top we come across two gigantic boulders, no doubt deposited there eons ago when a mammoth creeping glacier carved out the Cowichan Valley.At this higher elevation where the trees are more exposed to the weather, they are twisted and gnarled, and the thick green-grey lichen seems like a protective covering.And at the top there is the view towards Salt Spring Island and the Coast Mountains. But we are still close enough to appreciate their lumbering sea lion antics.The bigger ones eat about 16 kilos (35 lbs) of fish a day, and the Stellers weigh as much as 1000 kilograms (2,200 lbs). All the Gulf islands are worth exploring. Save Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan to your lists. They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. 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